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Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir Finds The Humanity In 'Joker'
Joker is a psychological character study of a disturbed man who turns violent. To give the comic book villain human depth, composer Hildur Guðnadóttir had to dig deep and empathize with the character.
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How Does A President Handle Impeachment Inquiry Stress?
President Nixon withdrew during his impeachment crisis. President Clinton turned to historians and berated aides. President Trump? He seeks solace on Twitter through conservative media.
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Amid Legal Questions, Contract Extended For Acting Head Of Land Management
The Trump administration says the controversial acting head of the Bureau of Land Management is keeping his job through the end of the year, despite legal questions surrounding his appointment.
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Pa. Swing District Voters Hope Impeachment Doesn't Overshadow Other Issues
Despite the occupation with the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, voters in one Pennsylvania swing district say they want their leaders focused on issues like health care and education.
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Removing Hurricane Debris Is A Top Priority In The Bahamas
It's been a month since Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas. The hardest hit area was Marsh Harbour which is still struggling to come back. Most residents have fled, further slowing recovery.
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Trump Administration And House Panels Battle Over Impeachment Inquiry
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is pushing back against House Democrats. Pompeo has ordered State Department staff to decline congressional requests for cooperation.
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Across Europe This Week Lost Deer Are Making Headlines
In a mountain resort in Italy, a deer was stuck among racks of clothes. In western Germany, a deer was trapped in an empty swimming pool. Both animals were freed.
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Mouse Falls From White House Ceiling Onto TV Reporter
Peter Alexander of NBC News tweeted that a mouse fell out of the White House ceiling onto his lap. Reporters posted videos online showing a mouse and many distracted reporters.
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Navigating The New Realities Of Work And Retirement
People age 65 and older make up the fastest-growing group of workers in the U.S. That means older Americans are having to deal with the new realities of work and retirement.
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Impeachment Inquiry Demonstrates Struggle For Balance Of Power
David Greene talks to Brianne Gorod of the Constitutional Accountability Center about the need for congressional oversight and how the Trump administration is impeding that process.
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North Korea Launches Missile A Day After Agreeing To Nuclear Talks
North Korea fired what is believed to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile. It comes just days before U.S. and North Korean officials are supposed to resume nuclear talks.
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Mattel Debuts Braille Version Of Card Game Uno
Toymaker Mattel has released a braille version of the card game Uno that allows both sighted and visually impaired users to play together.